Mumbai, May 22 (APAC Media): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar, inaugurated a series of innovative digital initiatives by the Maharashtra Agriculture Department aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural ecosystem ahead of the upcoming kharif season.
Addressing the gathering, Fadnavis said the government has undertaken planned preparations considering the possible impact of climate change and El Nino conditions during this year’s kharif season. He emphasized that timely credit support, efficient fertilizer management, and the use of modern technologies will play a key role in ensuring a successful agricultural season for farmers across the state.
The newly launched initiatives focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, satellite monitoring, and real-time data systems to improve agricultural productivity, transparency, and farmer services.
Key initiatives launched include:
- MahaVistaar 2.0 – An AI-powered digital platform and mobile app providing real-time weather updates, crop health recommendations, pest management guidance, and market price alerts through a multilingual chatbot interface.
- D.C.S. Digital Crop Survey App – A mobile-based crop survey system using geo-fencing, satellite imagery, and field surveys for accurate real-time agricultural data collection.
- Vasudha AI Service and Active Crop Advisory System – AI-enabled advisory tools delivering localized agronomic recommendations for irrigation, crop health, and pest management.
- P-CBDC System – A digital rural finance platform aimed at ensuring timely credit access for farmers.
- Crop SAPP 2.0 – A mobile application supporting crop-pest surveillance and advisory services.
- Maha Trace Initiative – A joint initiative with the World Bank to develop India’s first Agriculture Traceability Digital Public Infrastructure for tracking produce from farm to market.
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